An investor who has been sued over plans to build a zipline and honeymoon capsules on Lake Kariba’s island has argued that the lawsuit is an attempt to impede legitimate development.
VSPH Investments Limited contends that the planned project in Siavonga is designed to benefit the local community in safeguarding the fish habitats.
The company further argues that the project does not infringe on the plaintiffs’ right to quiet enjoyment.
Last week, about 20 landowners of Siavonga sued VSPH Investments Limited, arguing that the planned project will infringe on their privacy.
The complainants want the Lusaka High Court to order VSPH Investments to stop the planned development, which they fear will infringe on their quiet enjoyment and destroy local fish habitat.
Further, they seek an order that the leasing or selling of the islands, commonly known as Pimple Islands, to VSPH Investments by Siavonga Town Council, was illegal and contravenes the protected status of the islands.
They contend that the islands are a natural fish breeding ground and are essential to Lake Kariba’s ecological balance, hence the court should cancel or reverse the sale or lease of the islands by the local authority to the investor.
-Zambia Daily Mail